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Seriously, this played out almost exactly like all the Johto fillers did with the exception of TR popping out with their balloon to steal the Pokemon with a crane. Other than that it was typical low-quality Johto filler nonsense.

Having watched the episode properly I liked it. A cute episode with cute Pokémon which I can never have a bad word about because that feels so mean.

I loved Meloetta's new song and I always like episode were Dent's Pokémon Sommelier skills are used for helping out, they have so far always made me happy. Also it was great to see Iwaplace having fun, though short. Although now I'm more confused on why Dent never spoke in the preview or sponsor part for this episode, Dent got the most focus out of the main cast - along with Leila, Washibon and Vulchai - while Iris and Satoshi were like supporters.

Originally Posted by 00poke_maniac

But omg I would have been fine if Dento got that Rufflet. Like...gawd that thing was SO CUTE, and it just seemed to fit him. Like don't get me wrong - I didn't think he'd get it in the epi- but man, if he did, I would be a happy camper. x3

Same here. I would be going crazy if it happen (it never would have) because of the reasons I already stated. Instead the writers had to tease like that.

Last edited by Raptor_Crow; 20th September 2012 at 8:55 PM.

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Oh lawd the filler complaints, that word should be banned. Just say you found the episode boring if you did, it's like filler automatically makes everything horrible. And I wouldn't exactly call this episode filler anyway, we have indication that Scraggy has been able to master Focus Blast, further showcasing of Cilan's Pokemon Sommelier skills, TR getting the last piece of Meloetta's song and an appearance from dat big Giovanni.

Anyway, nice episode, great use of the movie 14 music again and good LORD my boy Pignite is strong. Also I liked how calm Cilan was in here, he didn't spazz out even once during the episode and showed his skills with dignity as an A-class should. I love Cilan's weird antics, but this should at least show people who dislike them that that's not all there is to him.

Oh lawd the filler complaints, that word should be banned. Just say you found the episode boring if you did, it's like filler automatically makes everything horrible. And I wouldn't exactly call this episode filler anyway,

Dude, the general plot was the same tired filler plot the writers have been recycling since Johto. Just because it has one 3 second scene of Giovanni at the end doesn't save it from being a terrible filler like the ones that plagued Johto 12 years ago.

Dude, the general plot was the same tired filler plot the writers have been recycling since Johto. Just because it has one 3 second scene of Giovanni at the end doesn't save it from being a terrible filler like the ones that plagued Johto 12 years ago.

Hoenn, BF and Sinnoh had terrible filler episodes as well, I prefer by a long shot most of the Johto fillers than Sinnoh's ones and some of Hoenn's..

Many Johto fillers were memorable. Bad ones like the Ledyba or Vileplume/Bellossom eps and few others CANNOT overshadow the majority of them. It's not fair to say they plagued all of Johto because that's not true at all..

Originally Posted by Rohanator

Oh lawd the filler complaints, that word should be banned. Just say you found the episode boring if you did, it's like filler automatically makes everything horrible. And I wouldn't exactly call this episode filler anyway, we have indication that Scraggy has been able to master Focus Blast, further showcasing of Cilan's Pokemon Sommelier skills, TR getting the last piece of Meloetta's song and an appearance from dat big Giovanni.

Agreed, but the "oh it's a worthless filler!" rants will never go away, it's worse because most of them don't even watch the episode, only the pictures..

Hoenn, BF and Sinnoh had terrible filler episodes as well, I prefer by a long shot most of the Johto fillers than Sinnoh's ones and some of Hoenn's..

Many Johto fillers were memorable. Bad ones like the Ledyba or Vileplume/Bellossom and few others CANNOT overshadow the majority of them. It's not fair to say they plagued all of Johto because that's not true at all..

The good Johto fillers were usually the battle-centric ones, like Heracross Vs. Scizor or "One Trick Phony," and many of the Team Rocket and Wobbufett fillers.

The bad ones are ones like the Ledyba episode, Sunflora episode, Wooper episode, Snubbull episodes, Remoraid episodes, Mukrrow episodes, etc. Hell, the entire "Johto League Champion" season was filled with some of the worst fillers of the entire show....thankfully Master Quest was an improvement.

Dude, the general plot was the same tired filler plot the writers have been recycling since Johto. Just because it has one 3 second scene of Giovanni at the end doesn't save it from being a terrible filler like the ones that plagued Johto 12 years ago.

It shouldn't matter whether it's filler anyway. What makes the progression of the plot in this show so important, this is mean to be entertainment, not a deep story where nothing but the overarching plot matters. There's fun episodes like this, battle episodes that get you hyped and exciting good vs evil stuff.
+ This one had Ash playing foot ball, Crustle being a baby sitter and Pignite lifting a tree, instant win. <3 The plot means jack diddly. The only thing I really take seriously is Ash, his battles and anything regarding his team. Because Ash himself is why I love this show more than I ever did as a kid, no more, no less. Manly men like Cilan and James definitely help though. But yeah to each his own, obviously you don't HAVE to like every episode, the filler talk is just annoying.

I love how the writers magically forgot about the Focus Blast issue for like 20 episodes -_-.

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I love how the writers magically forgot about the Focus Blast issue for like 20 episodes -_-.

...What? They perfected it by TRAINING. Scraggy didn't know how to aim, Scraggy trained, Scraggy learned how to aim. The issue wasn't forgotten, it was resolved. And who knows, Scraggy might still have trouble in an actual battle when he's facing pressure ect, might not be the end of it.

...What? They perfected it by TRAINING. Scraggy didn't know how to aim, Scraggy trained, Scraggy learned how to aim. The issue wasn't forgotten, it was resolved. And who knows, Scraggy might still have trouble in an actual battle when he's facing pressure ect, might not be the end of it.

I doubt Scraggy will have any more trouble with it in any situation, but the writers defiantly didn't forget about it like you said. We've seen Ash do things with Scraggy since he got the move, it just was never given an entire episode dedicated to it, as it's simply not needed when it can be resolved over the course of time by training here and there. The scene simply showed that Scraggy finally managed to master it.

I doubt Scraggy will have any more trouble with it in any situation, but the writers defiantly didn't forget about it like you said. We've seen Ash do things with Scraggy since he got the move, it just was never given an entire episode dedicated to it, as it's simply not needed when it can be resolved over the course of time by training here and there. The scene simply showed that Scraggy finally managed to master it.

Very true. the episode isn't a filler because Scraggy learned Focus Blast. And because the fuinal pat with Meloetta singing and Team Rocket listening. Definitely the episode isn't filler. The Nursery School, yes; the episode, no.

And I think that's wrong about complaining because the number of fillers because the only fillers "confirmed" are the Litwick, Cottonee, Elgyem, Maractus, Sawsbuck and Bouffalant episodes. For your opinions could be considered fillers the Darmanitan, Gothitelle (Bridge), Choroneko (Meowth), Gothita (Katharine), Deino (Day Care) and Cubchoo (Dawn) episodes. The rest of episodes aren't fillers.

I put this here but many of you are considered this a filler. And I show that isn't a filler for some events that happened in the episode and because you show that in BW the fillers are very rare.

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-Ash is training Zuruggu!~
-JOFhdojhgafha Dento's voice. I love how almost every line he says has a bit of flavor at the end.~
- OMG THE RUFFLET IS SO CUTE x333
-Ash: What the heck are those things. fjdkhgahe BIRds. XD
-YOU SEE THIS ROCK? LOOK WHAT YOU DID.
- I DID NO SuCH THING
-YOU TICK ME OFF YOU LITTLE CHICKEN
-SO I SHALL PECK YOU RAWR
-PFFFFFFFFFFT OMG ASh.
-I love how Dento and Iris have no idea how to calm a crying eaglet. Honestly, I don't think I would either. I'd feed him a mouse *looks at Pikachu*
-Ouch?
-AWW the babies came over. WhY DON'T THEY MAuL HER FACE? My dogs do that when I fall over. xD
-Where are those flippen rocks coming from? XDD
-I think Vullaby wants to "clean" her legs. =P
-This episdoe is adorable. T_T WHY DO PEOPLE HaTE IT?
- There's Crustle. X3
-jkldjfgdlhag WHIMSICOTT ARE CUTE. x33
-jfkgah NOw Dento's being adorable. X33
-fdjahjghfahg hE sounds like Tamaki a bit. x333
-It's Lunch Time ; )
-AAAAAAAAAAH WhIMSICOTT HANG IN THERE DON'T DIE ON ME. D=
-Pfft Rufflet looked so derp during that moment XD
-I don't think those walnuts are cutting it Leila..
-Um Vullaby..you have talons too. It's what you eat carcasses with. Man, the nutrition in this school is terrible. You're feeding your birds of prey WRONG. >.>
-WHIMSICOTT DIDN'T DO ANYTHINg BAD. D=
-The only one in there that has a right to be crying is Whimsicott.
-Oh shut up MERErjeokthjrha t>.>
-Though it is soothing *tsun* >.>
-jfdklghahg Whimiscot. x3
-Vullaby is terrible xD
- OMG WHY. WHY DOES IRIS NaRRATE THIS? BW016 better have Mamo-chan.
-I like the music here
-There's a Foongus Amoongus.
-it sounded like Crustle said Rock Slide in english xD
-The bad thing? That bridge broke under a bird's foot. You know? The things that only weigh like a pound.
-OMG good catch Dento. XDDD
-OOOOOH I love this music x3
-Haha reminds me a bit of Pokemon Ranger in Fiore Temple when going against flygon. :3
-Gosh this episode is freaking cute
-This Meloetta song is pretty. *o*

“...This is a tricky problem, huh. I really, really want to see the other Heroes... and if it works out, I want to make friends with them! If I made friends with six Heroes, I’d be an awesome mage! We could even conquer the world!”

This wasn't too bad of an episode, and since they were made for a cute quarrel between Rufflet and Vullaby. What excited me the most of this episode was the ending, when we got the almighty return of Giovanni's gorgeous and villainous face. Stuff is definitely going down. I'm also amazed that the finale of the 2 Black/Whiet seasons are a two-parter with Team Rocket.

Ugh...what a waste of time! I can't believe one of my favorite Gen 5 Pokemon got a debut like this. The Scraggy training and TR bit both could have easily happened during another episode, and the rest of this could have gone towards...